Category: Medical School
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MD vs DO: What’s the Difference?
When students are planning to apply to BS/MD or medical school, I often get asked about whether or not osteopathic programs are worth it. Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) are two distinct paths to becoming a physician in the United States. Both types of doctors are fully licensed to diagnose and…
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Low MCAT and GPA to MD acceptance
Dr. Darlene has been consulting for medical school applications for the past 6 years, with a passion for helping students with low MCAT and GPA and reapplicants. If you want to work with us on BS/MD or medical school applications, click the link here to get started. One of the most common questions I get…
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Taking the Casper Test For BS/MD and Medical School
The Casper test is an important evaluation for aspiring medical students, especially those seeking admission to BS/MD programs or medical school. This situational judgment test assesses a candidate’s professional traits and ethical decision-making abilities. Successfully preparing for the Casper test requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses both the practical and ethical aspects of the medical…
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Where To Start For Medical School Applications
As a resident, I can safely say that applying to medical school has undoubtedly been one of the most stressful (and confusing) processes throughout my medical career so far. Between the timeline, essays, activities list, the entire process can be overwhelming. In fact, after opening AMCAS and AACOMAS for the first time, I actually didn’t…
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Avoid These BS/MD Interview Mistakes
I’ve hosted hundreds of BS/MD mock interviews throughout my years as a mentor. Throughout my tenure, I have seen so many different styles that easily distinguish a good interviewer from a great one. Considering how high the stakes are, avoiding these mistakes in your BS/MD faculty interview or BS/MD MMI Interview matters. If you want…
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Everything you need to know about BS/MD MMI
As UMKC, Drexel, Albany roll out interviews for BS/MD candidates, many people are starting to prepare for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Here are the most important things you need to know about MMI for both BS/MD and medical school applicants. If you want to work with me for mock interviews for your upcoming BS/MD MMI,…
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From No Invites to UCSF Interivew- Reapplying to Medical School
As a consultant, I have the pleasure of meeting students with many different backgrounds and life stories. During this current cycle, I had the pleasure of working with a student who found incredible success as he was reapplying to medical school. Overall, he was applying for his third time. Between the past two cycles, he…
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Preparing for BS/MD Interviews
As the BS/MD (typically from November to March) seasons is in progress, many students are receiving BS/MD interview invites and getting one step closer to achieving their dream of becoming a doctor. However, most high school students have not had experience with much formal interviews, let alone one of a graduate school caliber. If you…